Senator warns CISA election security pullback could leave midterms vulnerable

Sen. Mark Warner has pressed DHS for answers about a reported sharp decline in CISA election-security support ahead of the 2026 midterms, citing reduced training, intelligence-sharing, staffing and potential elimination of program funding. Warner requested records of CISA election-related activities since January 2025 and asked whether agency personnel were involved in specific FBI actions tied to election systems; the letter warns that cuts could leave states more vulnerable to cyber threats and foreign interference.